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Peter Alpern

Full-Time MBA, Class of 1996

Corporate Accounting and Finance

DirectorWells Fargo

Peter Alpern particularly valued classes taught by Professor Cliff Smith. "I remember in one lecture, he was talking about agency costs and aligning the interests of management with those of shareholders. It was as if a bright light went on. This big mosaic of incomprehensible information suddenly made sense."

Margot Anich

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2015

Solution Design, Managerathenahealth

“I chose Simon for its rigorous curriculum, intimate class setting, and world-renowned professors. I knew leaving my job to attend business school full-time would be a worthwhile venture, and I knew Simon would offer a real return on my investment.”

Christopher Antola

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2005

Senior Vice President, Strategic ProgrammingFX Networks (Fox)

At Simon, Antola formed a special bond with Professor Ron Schmidt. “I had been studying and working in France prior to my time at Simon, and my family took us to many less traveled locales when I was growing up,” he notes. “I instantly connected with Ron’s international focus.”
Schmidt’s courses brought all of Antola’s MBA disciplines together.

Eric Ball

Full-Time MBA, Class of 1988

General PartnerImpact Venture Capital

Eric credits Simon for giving him the technical skills he still uses today. “Technical skills help get you that first job and move into middle management,” he says. “But to move into senior management, you need soft skills, particularly when it comes to team building. Schools do a great job at teaching the technical skills, but soft skills require experience and learning from feedback.”

Jay Benet

Full-Time MBA, Class of 1976

Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer,The Travelers Companies

“The property casualty industry is very much part of today’s economy,” he says. “It is a global industry that uses its very large capital base to help businesses of all sizes and individuals manage risk.”

Jeff Berardi

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2002

Chief Marketing OfficerK&L Gates

“What I learned at Simon was invaluable. The analytical approach to problem solving helped me build credibility with our attorneys, while the entrepreneurial track taught me that I could continue to learn outside the program.”

Martin Birmingham

Executive MBA, Class of 2013

“I’m delighted that we have six alumni in senior leadership positions who have gone or are going through the Simon Executive MBA program. It allows us to collectively leverage the analytical skillsets and frameworks we learned to deal with some of the uncertainties of business.”

Ken Burkeen

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2002

Founder and CEOHeutiful

"Can there be a more fast paced, high pressure occupation than as an active duty officer in the US Army? I thought not until I entered Simon and Corporate America. The two career paths are very similar and I believe that the skill sets required to succeed in both are very similar."

Carlo Cabral

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2015

Financial Management Associate - APAC Markets PF&ACitigroup

“Finance is a changing landscape. Simon is giving me exactly the MBA program I need to learn how to adapt to those changes. With its focus on economics and analysis, Simon doesn't teach you what to think, it teaches you how to think.”

Kanika Chopra

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2015

Finance, Competitive and Organizational Strategy

Vice PresidentCiti

"The Simon culture is a very team-oriented and collegial environment," Kanika notes. "I am really enjoying my experience and take pride in being a Simonite as people collaborate to help one another." Kanika knows she can count on the rigorous study at Simon to help prepare her for future career success.

Travis Church

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2015

Finance, Competitive and Organizational Strategy

Project ManagerKiewit

“Simon has given me a more holistic perspective on business and a better understanding of how companies operate. It has been helpful to learn what some businesses do to make themselves more successful than their competition.”

Corporate Accounting and Finance

Product Manager Asia PacificCiti

Dre Collier

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2015

Business Systems Consulting

Senior Strategy ConsultantAccenture

"At Simon, you learn from professors who wrote the books on what you're learning. But you don't just learn from professors. Because it's such a tight-knit community, you're constantly learning from everyone around you."

Sean Flaherty

Executive MBA, Class of 2006

Executive Vice President, StrategyITX Corp.

"I built relationships there that I'll have the rest of my life. And now, some of our key business offerings at ITX—like Technology Strategic Planning—have parts and processes that come directly from classes I took at Simon."

Jon Harrington

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2013

Brand ManagerBeech-Nut Nutrition Company

“The main thing that attracted me to Simon was the close-knit community. Dean Mark Zupan called me as soon as I put down my deposit, and alumni have been incredibly willing to help provide insight and advice. Those contacts directly led to my internship, and I am very grateful for that.”

Patteera Hengboriboonpong

MS in Finance, Class of 2016

Project ManagerDiscover Financial Services

"My favorite part of my Simon experience was the people. I met many amazing people here and fostered strong personal and professional relationships. Also. the alumni network was very helpful and instrumental in my job search. One of them actually helped me prepare for the job interview with Discover. His insight was invaluable."

Charles Johnson

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2014

As a sponsorship specialist for the NBA and co-marketing manager for ESPN, Charles quickly learned the realities of a Big Data world. “Coming through the NBA and ESPN, I saw heavy use of numbers and analytics — and having numbers tell the story,” he says.

Jamie Kerr

Medical Management, Class of 2007

“Before Simon, the business side of health care was essentially opaque to me. I had a limited understanding of finances, accounting, balance sheets, business plans, and business operations. I learned something I could use on the job every week of the program.”

Viraaj Vasanth Kumar

MS in Finance, Class of 2016

Operations AnalystEllington Management Group

"I'd recommend Simon to students because one, you get to learn with great financial minds like Gregg Jarrell and Robert Novy-Marx. Apart from that, you also build relationships with many people from all over the world, which is a good thing to have when you're starting your networking in the United States."

Evans Y. Lam

Full-Time MBA, Class of 1984

Managing Director - Wealth ManagementUBS

“I am forever grateful to the University of Rochester and the Simon Business School for providing me with the foundation for my career in corporate finance and investment management."

Jennifer Lee

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2016

Computers and Information Systems, Operations Management

Operations Program AnalystFacebook

Hometown: Los Angeles, CAUndergraduate school and major: University of California, San Diego - Molecular Synthesis ChemistryPre-MBA career: QC/Operations in BiotechPost-MBA plans: Operations Program Analyst at FacebookFavorite thing about Simon: My peers - they are some of the most incredible people I've ever met.Why Simon: Simon is very community-oriented and it's apparent in every aspect of the School.Simon clubs: Simon Ambassadors, UNcorked, Simon Volunteers

Daniel MacIntyre

Part-Time MBA, Class of 2013

Senior Financial Analyst,Manning and Napier

The Simon PMBA program was the key factor in opening the path for the career that I wanted, and now have.

Dana Mehnert

Part-Time MBA, Class of 1991

Group PresidentHarris RF Communications

"I needed a local part-time MBA program that I could attend while still doing extensive travel. The part-time program at Simon was very flexible and it provided me with a strong analytical and financial background."

Louis Mistretta

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2015

Marketing—Brand Management Track

Associate Brand Manager, McNeil Consumer Healthcare,Johnson & Johnson

"Simon's smaller size helps you develop deep connections with the faculty and other students. It facilitates a cohesive, supportive, and collaborative environment that helps you push yourself to the edge of your ability in order to grow."

Maureen Mwangi

MS in Business Analytics, Class of 2015

Senior Category Strategy AnalystPepsi Co.

The business demand for big data and, subsequently, the insights gained through analytics, is increasing by the day. Simon's curriculum exposes you to current techniques and helps you build the expertise to succeed in the growing business analytics field.

Philip Myers

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2013

“I was looking for two things in a business school: one that would put me in a great position to land an internship and a job, and one that would prepare me to succeed once I got that job,” Philip explains. “Simon offered both.”

Manager,Bank of Tokyo - Mitsubishi UFJ

Swati Patel

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2008

Specialist Leader (Senior Manager)Deloitte Consulting LLP

Patel originally thought she would use her business degree to become a pharmacy director, but her exposure to Simon’s alumni network changed her mind. She accepted a management consulting offer after she earned her MBA, and she’s enjoyed consulting ever since. “I work directly with senior leadership at some of the largest health care institutions in the nation,” she says. “My Simon degree earned me instant recognition and credibility.”

Matthew Peckham

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2014

Manager, Corporate DevelopmentGartner

“I started looking at business schools about a year before I applied. I knew I wanted to stay in the northeast and study finance—and I knew I really liked the smaller class size. That’s when I found out about Simon and saw some of their rankings. It was obvious Simon was the place to be.”

Senior Consumer Insights AnalystConstellation Brands

Dominic Rasini

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2014

Senior ConsultantDeloitte

As a business analyst working for Queensland Health in Australia and seeking an advanced degree, Dominic Rasini knew that a Simon MBA was literally a world away. But for someone looking to build his career on the international business stage, it was a challenge he was willing to accept.

Priya Shenoy

MS in Business Analytics, Class of 2014

Business Analyst SpecialistNationwide Insurance

The Simon experience is unique among top graduate schools. Smaller classes allowed for more one-on-one interaction and created a sense of community between students and faculty. The unparalleled emphasis on data-driven decision making that is reflected in every course has added great value to my learning experience at Simon.

Sven Troya

MS in Finance, Class of 2015

Financial AnalystHublot-LVMH Group

“The MS in Finance program offers the perfect opportunity to acquire a very concentrated knowledge in a short period of time. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to enhance their understanding of finance.”

Kimberly Tucker

Full-Time MBA, Class of 2015

Assistant Vice PresidentBank of America

“During my MBA experience, I’ve networked with people all over the world, including working for a high-tech startup in Israel and studying abroad in Argentina. Simon gives you the flexibility to create your success with the relationships you build.”

Su Zhou

MS in Business Analytics, Class of 2015

Senior Associate, AssurancePwC Canada

At Simon, students, faculty, and staff build meaningful relationships. The professors and career advisors know students personally and are invested in our success. The one-on-one coaching and expert advice I received from Simon faculty and staff members have been very beneficial to my academic and professional development.